Caroline H Karugu

Biographic Data

ID7552416
NAMECaroline H Karugu
GIVEN NAMESCaroline H
FAMILY NAMEKarugu
SIGNATUREKARUGU C H
AFFILIATIONSAfrican Population and Health Research Center
ORCID0000-0002-6914-9714
VERIFIEDYes
TOTAL WORKS7
TOTAL CITATIONS0
AUTHOR COUNT7
EDITOR COUNT0
FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR2024
LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR2026
H-INDEX0

  • Food purchase patterns in Nairobi before, during, and after the Covid-19 pandemic lockdown measures

    Open AccessReinpeter Momanyi, Tatenda Duncan Kavu et al.ARTICLEPLOS Global Public Health2026

    The nationwide lockdown measures implemented during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic disrupted food supply systems, potentially altering consumer purchasing behaviour. There is limited evidence quantifying these changes in low- and middle-income settings. This study aimed to examine the impact of COVID-19 on grocery purchase patterns among consumers in Nairobi. Using generalized least squares (GLS), we conducted an interrupted tim…

  • Advertising ultra-processed foods around urban and rural schools in Kenya

    Open AccessCaroline H Karugu, Gershim Asiki et al.ARTICLEPLOS Global Public Health2025

    Marketing of ultra-processed foods (UPFs) can influence children’s food preferences and consumption patterns. However, limited data exist on the extent and nature of UPF marketing around schools in low- and middle-income countries, including Kenya. This study assessed the extent, type, and content of food and beverage advertising near schools in urban and rural settings in Kenya. We conducted a cross-sectional study in June–July 2021 across three…

  • Trends in sales of sugar-sweetened beverages and associated type 2 diabetes burden in nine African countries

    Open AccessCaroline H Karugu, Gershim Asiki et al.ARTICLEGlobal Health Action2025

    Background Sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) are recognized contributors to the global rise in non-communicable diseases. While the link between SSB intake and adverse health outcomes is well established, long-term data from African countries are limited.Objective To assess trends in SSB sales and their associations with type 2 diabetes (T2D) burden across nine African countries from 2010 to 2024.Methods We conducted an ecological time-series anal…

  • Feasibility and impact of a patient support group care model on diabetes and hypertension care in informal settlements in Nairobi, Kenya

    Open AccessRichard E Sanya, Caroline H Karugu et al.ARTICLEGlobal Health Action2025

    Background A support group care model including self-financing is a promising strategy to improve care for patients with diabetes or hypertension in resource-constrained settings.Objectives We investigated the uptake, feasibility, and impact of a self-financing patient support group care model on cardiometabolic parameters among adult patients with uncontrolled diabetes or hypertension in informal settlements in Nairobi, Kenya.Methods A two-group…

  • Mentorship in health research institutions in Africa

    Open AccessMaurine Ng’oda, Peter Muriuki Gatheru et al.ARTICLEPLOS Global Public Health2024

    Background In Africa, where the burden of diseases is disproportionately high, significant challenges arise from a shortage of skilled researchers, lack of research funding, and limited mentorship opportunities. The continent faces a substantial gap in research output largely attributed to the dearth of mentorship opportunities for early career researchers. Objective To explore existing mentorship approaches, identify challenges, gaps, successes,…

  • Impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on type 2 diabetes care and factors associated with care disruption in Kenya and Tanzania

    Open AccessRichard E Sanya, Caroline H Karugu et al.ARTICLEGlobal Health Action2024

    Background The COVID-19 pandemic affected healthcare delivery globally, impacting care access and delivery of essential services.Objectives We investigated the pandemic’s impact on care for patients with type 2 diabetes and factors associated with care disruption in Kenya and Tanzania.Methods A cross-sectional study was conducted among adults diagnosed with diabetes pre-COVID-19. Data were collected in February–April 2022 reflecting experiences a…

  • The promotion of ultra-processed foods in modern retail food outlets in rural and urban areas in Kenya

    Open AccessCaroline H Karugu, Charles Agyemang et al.ARTICLEPublic Health Nutrition2024

    Objective: To assess the availability and marketing of ultra-processed foods (UPF) in modern retail food outlets (supermarkets and minimarts) in Kenya and associated factors. Design: This cross-sectional study was conducted in Kenya from August 2021 to October 2021. Variables included the geographic location and the socio-economic status (SES) levels, the food items displayed for sale and advertised in the stores, and locations in the stores such…